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Cosmic54
Contributor I
March 15, 2025
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Sonos App on Mac Book Air

  • March 15, 2025
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Hi, I have new Mac Book and trying to set up Sonos. Installed the app but there is no sign of “manage” to allow me to add music folders etc., I’m new to Mac and tried searching, googling etc., but am stuck. I have read other interesting articles about how to get my folders working once I can find “manage”, at least I think I have.

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Best answer by Corry P

Hi ​@Cosmic54 

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

Sorry to hear of the trouble you’re having with navigating the Sonos app on your Mac.

I also am not used to Macs, so I often forget that unlike on Windows, the program menu (where you find the File, Edit, Manage menus) is on the bar at the top of the desktop rather than attached to each window.

I hope this helps. 

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controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
March 15, 2025

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/add-your-music-library-to-sonos

Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
    Cosmic54Author
    Contributor I
    March 15, 2025

    Hi, thanks for your response. I have read the article, many times, but I get stuck when we get to:

     

    Sonos apps for macOS or Windows

    1. From the Manage menu, select Music Library Settings.

    I do not have a settings cog, or “manage” option on the Sonos app on the Mac…..

     

    any ideas please?

     

    thanks for your time 😃

    controlav
    controlav
    Lead Maestro
    March 15, 2025

    Hi, thanks for your response. I have read the article, many times, but I get stuck when we get to:

     

    Sonos apps for macOS or Windows

    1. From the Manage menu, select Music Library Settings.

    I do not have a settings cog, or “manage” option on the Sonos app on the Mac…..

    Sure you do, in the Mac Desktop app. Sounds like you might be running the iOS app on your Mac: not the same. If problems persist post a screenshot of what you are (not) seeing.

    Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
      Corry P
      Corry PAnswer
      Sonos Staff
      March 19, 2025

      Hi ​@Cosmic54 

      Welcome to the Sonos Community!

      Sorry to hear of the trouble you’re having with navigating the Sonos app on your Mac.

      I also am not used to Macs, so I often forget that unlike on Windows, the program menu (where you find the File, Edit, Manage menus) is on the bar at the top of the desktop rather than attached to each window.

      I hope this helps. 

      "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein
        Cosmic54Author
        Contributor I
        March 24, 2025

        Thanks. I will try this and see where I get to. Also having trouble connecting my Buffalo NAS drive for our music but it’s old and I think may be something to do with security upgrades… I might need a new NAS drive. Thanks again 

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